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The FBI is leading a probe into Uber's alleged use of secret software called "Hell" to track drivers from rival company Lyft, The Wall Street Journal's Rebecca Davis O’Brien and Greg Bensinger reported on Friday.
Uber is said to have created fake Lyft passenger accounts using the internal "Hell" software so that it could see the exact location of Lyft cars. This reportedly allowed Uber to see what Lyft was charging for rides and see how many drivers were nearby.read more

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